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United States generals 'reduced to rubble,' he'd replace some
- September 09, 2016

Obama, amid a rocky overseas trip, is not impressed with Trump's experience and said the Republican's proposals underwhelm, big league . He also had new praise for Putin. The Clinton Foundation provides life-saving care to AIDS patients, while the Trump Foundation once gave $250 to the Special Olympics, and $100 to the March of Dimes. (more...)

How Darren Rovell beat Stephen Curry in a shooting contest
- September 09, 2016

His one mistake I would hold against him is letting Festus Ezeli play in the fourth quarter in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. The NBA baller revealed in an interview on Saturday with ESPN in Guangzhou, China, that he wanted to wear his UA "Chef" sneakers during the NBA Finals, but Warriors general manager Bob Myers and his agent Jeff Austin objected because they were concerned about how the sneakers' low silhouette could have affected his ankle. (more...)

Uber riders can choose the tunes when they take a ride
- September 09, 2016

For example, users can now automatically play their favorite music when the ride starts, and it will play until they reach their destination. Passengers of the ride-hailing service can also control the music during the ride . What's interesting is that with both Uber drivers and riders now able to stream from Pandora, you have a situation where musical conflicts - and radio stations takeovers - can occur. (more...)

US Open: Kei Nishikori Stuns Murray To Reach Semi-Finals 2016
- September 09, 2016

Murray disagreed with chair umpire Marija Cicak's decision to immediately halt things when play was interrupted by a sound similar to that of a gong being struck. In the women's competition, world No.1 Serena Williams fended off a spirited Simona Halep, downing the fifth-seeded Romanian 6-2, 4-6, 6-3 to reach the semifinals. (more...)

Jewelry taken from Drake tour bus recovered
- September 09, 2016

Police say they found him with the briefcase which contained all of the jewelry. Police said the jewelry was recovered. Investigators identified King through surveillance footage, according to Sgt. Initially, it was believed the jewelry in question belonged to Future , whom Drake is on tour with, but cops reportedly got confused between Future and Future The Prince , which could mean the jewelry belonged to Drake . (more...)

Hillary and Bill Clinton to visit Ohio on Labor Day
- September 09, 2016

Actually, Hillary doesn't seem to think that anyone should have step down from their role at the Clinton Foundation if she wins, since she maintains that there are no conflicts of interest . Hillary Clinton's campaign told Channel 9's Christopher Heath that it sees Florida as a place where it already has a strong presence and can outmaneuver Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. (more...)

Clinton blasts Trump for sharing classified intelligence info
- September 09, 2016

Clinton struck a similar tone when discussing her support for the Iraq war, although not without pointing out that Trump also backed the invasion but has refused to acknowledge his support. Clinton is set to hold a press conference this morning, where she will probably remind the public that she is not a deranged, erratic reality TV star. (more...)

Read the script for the new Gilmore Girls
- September 09, 2016

The Gilmore Girls reboot drops to Netflix, Friday, November 25, 2016. Well, by "hear" we mean "read", as the first page of the script for the first chapter of the upcoming Netflix reboot has been unveiled online. And I felt like I was enveloped back into that time and place; wherever it exists in people's imaginations, I was reminded of where it was in mine. In it, Lorelai and Rory greet each other after Rory arrives off of a flight, and of course, Lorelai has some thoughts: "That's how ... (more...)

Uncharted 4 Playstation 4 Slim Bundle Coming September 15
- September 09, 2016

It will cost $300, down from $350 for the previous version, and go on sale on September 15 in most markets. It will offer 4K gaming, displaying hyper-realistic graphics and immersive visuals - as long as it is hooked up to a HDR, or high dynamic range TV. (more...)

Santa Clara cops threaten to boycott Kaepernick games over 'harassing behavior'
- September 09, 2016

Naturally, the 49ers quarterback's actions have unleashed all kinds of controversy. What are your thoughts on Kaepernick's response to the national anthem scandal? In a statement issued by 49ers, the team chose to stand behind their player's decision not to stand for the national anthem. (more...)

Muriel's Wedding musical coming to the stage in 2017
- September 09, 2016

It was announced on Thursday that beloved 1994 film Muriel's Wedding is set to become a musical, debuting in Australia next year. Sydney Theatre Company will be represented this season on Broadway with The Present , an adaptation of Anton Chekhov's Platonov , beginning previews December 17 at the Ethel Barrymore Theatre and co-starring Richard Roxburgh and former STC artistic director Cate Blanchett . (more...)

13 shot to death, dozens wounded in Chicago shootings
- September 09, 2016

An alarming 65 people were shot in Chicago during the holiday weekend, with nearly half being injured between 6 a.m. Monday and 3 a.m. Tuesday, the Chicago Tribune reports . Murders stand at 512 for the year to date, according to data analyzed by the Tribune . New York City has reported 227 homicides, according to city data as of august 28, while Los Angeles recorded 182 homicides, according to police statistics posted august 27. (more...)

Kylie Jenner Just Wore Her Bra as a Top
- September 09, 2016

Back in 2014, it was Kim Kardashian who broke the Internet when she turned up to New York Fashion Week working new peroxide locks - but this year, it's all about Kylie Jenner. Many of Jenner's outfits resemble some of Kardashian's staples and the teen borrows her big sister's ideas when it comes to oversized sunglasses and choker necklaces. (more...)

Clinton camp: Trump has 'no plan' for IS
- September 09, 2016

Humayun Khan, who was killed fighting in Iraq in 2004. NPR's national security team produced a separate fact-check of the forum. But as the president, Clinton said she'd rather deal with Iran on "all of those issues without having to worry as much about their racing for a nuclear weapon". (more...)

Donald Trump Closes Virginia Gap to Two Points
- September 09, 2016

Public opinion surveys show Clinton polling far ahead of Trump with minority voters. Sixteen percent of the likely voters said they were not sure or refused to answer. So much so that the campaign is now preparing for a landslide victory, an unthinkable possibility for the Democratic candidate only two months ago. The previous Fox News Poll showed Clinton with a 10-point lead. (more...)

Oklahoma mother, daughter arrested after alleged incestuous marriage
- September 09, 2016

According to court documents, Department of Human Services Child Welfare Division gave a referral to the Duncan Police Department regarding incestuous relations between two family members at a household after DHS representatives visited on a child welfare investigation. (more...)

Drew Brees, New Orleans Saints agree on contract extension
- September 09, 2016

The 37-year-old Brees, entering his 11th season with the Saints, is showing no signs of slowing down. In 10 seasons with the Saints, the 37-year-old Brees led the National Football League in passing yards six times, including four of the past five seasons. (more...)

See the trailer for the Amanda Knox documentary
- September 09, 2016

Believe her or suspect her? That's the question posed to you, I and all other Netflix subscribers with the first duelling teasers for upcoming documentary Amanda Knox. Sobbing in the clip, Knox said, "I was a kid". Sollecito also speaks in the documentary, along with media who covered the case. We were a couple of young guys from the states. (more...)

Clement proposes more security screening for immigrants, no values test
- September 09, 2016

Bernier says he wants to focus his leadership campaign on the economy and thinks Conservatives will end up rallying behind a candidate who promotes policies that both unify the party and show the country the Tories are ready to govern again. (more...)

Kendall and Kylie Jenner display their own creations
- September 09, 2016

West's wife Kim Kardashian and her sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner were there but even their celebrity status were not enough to detract from the shambles. "They're always super elevated and cool and they inspire me and I think it was great. It's cool to see their process and what they have to go through behind the scenes, because it's kind of a goal to set and somewhere that I would like to be one day". (more...)